Personal-item bag · 34 × 19 × 15 cm (13.4 × 7.5 × 5.9 in)
Tight exactly at the limit on the depth
FlySafair cabin bag and personal item size
Checked against FlySafair's baggage page on 5 October 2026
Personal item (under the seat)
40 × 20 × 15 cm15.7 × 7.9 × 5.9 in
Cabin bag (overhead locker)
56 × 36 × 23 cm22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in
Weight: 7 kg (15 lb)
Will your bag fit FlySafair?
Personal item. Free on every fare. Either a slimline laptop bag or a handbag, not both; must fit under the seat in front. Weight not stated separately.
Cabin bag. Included on every fare listed below. One carry-on bag that must fit in the cabin storage compartment.
What each FlySafair fare includes
| Fare | Personal item | Cabin bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | Included | Included (7 kg) | FlySafair's official Facebook post says Lite includes only a carry-on; |
| Standard | Included | Included (7 kg) | Also includes a checked bag per FlySafair's social posts; not confirmed on fares page. |
| Premium | Not stated | Not stated | allowance not confirmed. |
Will a standard carry-on fit FlySafair?
The most common US carry-on size is 22 × 14 × 9 in (56 × 36 × 23 cm, wheels included). On FlySafair it just fits, with under 1 cm to spare. The common European cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm, doesn't fit (4 cm (1.6 in) too wide).
FlySafair's cabin bag allowance holds about 46 litres. 38 of the 151 airlines we track have a smaller one.
Bags that fit FlySafair
We checked 1,046 bags with published sizes. 0 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare on every side, and another 2 are within a centimeter. 590 fit the cabin bag size comfortably.
Personal item
Personal-item bag · 16.1 × 7.9 × 4.7 in (41 × 20 × 11.9 cm)
Tight 1 cm (0.4 in) too long; soft-sided, so it only goes in if it squeezes
Cabin bag
Carry-on suitcase · 19.1 × 12.8 × 8.9 in (48.5 × 32.5 × 22.6 cm)
Tight 0.4 cm (0.2 in) to spare on the depth; 4.1 kg left for packing
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length
Carry-on suitcase · 55.9 × 35.6 × 22.9 cm (22 × 14 × 9 in)
Tight 0.1 cm (0 in) to spare on the length; 2.6 kg left for packing
If your bag is too big at the gate
Over-sized carry-on bags will attract a fine at the boarding gate (amount not published on the help-centre page). Source
Power banks on FlySafair
Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags. Carry-on only. 101-160Wh needs express airline approval before travel; above 160Wh not carried. May not be used if crew advise against it. No count limit stated.
Work out your power bank's watt-hours · Power bank rules on every airline
Worth knowing
- Personal item is a slimline laptop bag or a handbag, not both.
- Help-centre lithium article last updated 24 Feb 2026.
Airlines with similar limits
- Jetstar: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Australia: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Qantas: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Virgin Atlantic: 56 × 36 × 23 cm
FlySafair bag questions
What size is the FlySafair personal item?
FlySafair's free personal item can be up to 40 × 20 × 15 cm (15.7 × 7.9 × 5.9 in). Either a slimline laptop bag or a handbag, not both; must fit under the seat in front. Weight not stated separately.
How big can a FlySafair cabin bag be?
Up to 56 × 36 × 23 cm (22 × 14.2 × 9.1 in), and no heavier than 7 kg (15 lb). The airline doesn’t say whether wheels and handles count, so measure them in.
Which bags fit FlySafair's limits?
Of the 1,046 bags we track, 0 fit the personal-item size with at least 1 cm to spare and 590 fit the cabin bag size. See the list.
Can I take a power bank on FlySafair?
Yes, in your cabin bag only. Use on board is restricted. Power banks up to 100 Wh go in the cabin; 100–160 Wh needs the airline's approval. Never in checked bags.
Sources. help centre: Packing (hand luggage) · help centre: Luggage · help centre: lithium batteries and power banks. Rules checked 5 October 2026. Some details the airline doesn’t publish are marked as such above. Airline staff have the final say at the gate. Spotted a change? Tell us.
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